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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training 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 we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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