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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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