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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? 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 online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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