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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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