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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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