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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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