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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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