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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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