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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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