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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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