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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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