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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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