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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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