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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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