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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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