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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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