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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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