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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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