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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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