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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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