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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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