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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? 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 classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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