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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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