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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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