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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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