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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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