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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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