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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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