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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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