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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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