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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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