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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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