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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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