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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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