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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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