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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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