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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education 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 stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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