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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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