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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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