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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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