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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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