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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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