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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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