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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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