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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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