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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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