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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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