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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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