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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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