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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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