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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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