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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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