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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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