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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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