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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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