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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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