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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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