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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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