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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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