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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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