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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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