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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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