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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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