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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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