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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines 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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