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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education