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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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