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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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