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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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