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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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