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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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