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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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