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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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