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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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