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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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