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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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