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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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