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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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