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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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