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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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