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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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