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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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