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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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