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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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