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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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