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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 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 we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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