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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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