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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This 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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