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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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