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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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