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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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