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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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