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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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