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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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