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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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