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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? 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 courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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