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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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