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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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