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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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