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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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