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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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