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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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