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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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