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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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