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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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