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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners 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 several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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