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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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