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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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