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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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