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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance 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 teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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