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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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