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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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