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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes 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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