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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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