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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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