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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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