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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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