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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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