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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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