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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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