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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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