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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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