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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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