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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the amazing 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 examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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