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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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