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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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