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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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