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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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