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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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