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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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