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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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