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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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