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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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