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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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