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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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