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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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