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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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