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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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