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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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