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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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