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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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