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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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