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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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