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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching 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 learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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