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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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