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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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