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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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