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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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