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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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