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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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