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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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