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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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