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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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