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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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