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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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