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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle 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 teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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