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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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