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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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