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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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