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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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