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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. 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 stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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