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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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