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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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