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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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