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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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