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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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