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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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