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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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