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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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