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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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