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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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