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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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