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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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