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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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