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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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