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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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