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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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