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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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