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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling 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 teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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