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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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