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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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