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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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