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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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