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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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