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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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