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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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