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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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