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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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