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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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