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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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