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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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