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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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