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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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