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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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