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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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