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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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