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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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