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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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