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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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