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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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