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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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