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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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