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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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