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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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