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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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