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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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