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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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