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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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