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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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