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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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