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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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