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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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