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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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