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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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