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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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