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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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