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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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