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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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