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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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