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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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