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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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