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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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