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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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