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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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