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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the 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 we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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