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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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