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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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