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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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