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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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