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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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