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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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