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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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