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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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