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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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