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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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