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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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