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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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