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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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