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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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