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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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