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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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