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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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