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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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