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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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