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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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