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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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