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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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