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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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