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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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