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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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