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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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