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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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