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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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