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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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