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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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