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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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