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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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