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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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