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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by 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 make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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