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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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