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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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