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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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