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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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