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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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