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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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