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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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