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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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