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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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