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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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