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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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