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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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