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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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