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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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