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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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