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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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