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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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