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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online 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 institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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