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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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