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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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