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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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