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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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