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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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