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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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