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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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