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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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