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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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