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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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