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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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