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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes 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 and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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