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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major 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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