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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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