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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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