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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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