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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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