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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively 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 we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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