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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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