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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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