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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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