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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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