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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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