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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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