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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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