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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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