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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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