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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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