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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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