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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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