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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? 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 MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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