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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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