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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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