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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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