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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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