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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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