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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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