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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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