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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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