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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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