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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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