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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure 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 educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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