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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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