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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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