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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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