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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources