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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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