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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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