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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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