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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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