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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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