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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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