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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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