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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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