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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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