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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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