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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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