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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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