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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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