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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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