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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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