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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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