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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? 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 and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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