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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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