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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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