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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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