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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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