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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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