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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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