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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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