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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive 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 make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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