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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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