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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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