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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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