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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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