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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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