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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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