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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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