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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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