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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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