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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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