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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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