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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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