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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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