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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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