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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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