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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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