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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education