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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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