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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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