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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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