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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider 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 participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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