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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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