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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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