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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education 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 organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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