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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling 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 participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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