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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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