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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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