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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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