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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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