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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education