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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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