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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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