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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee 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 teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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