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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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