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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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