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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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