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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology 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 quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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