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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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