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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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