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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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