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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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