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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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