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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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