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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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