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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively 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 stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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