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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning 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 courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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