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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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