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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by 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 students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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