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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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