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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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