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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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