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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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