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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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