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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive 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 participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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