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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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