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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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