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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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