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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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