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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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