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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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