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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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