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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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