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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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