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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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