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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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