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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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