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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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