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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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