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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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