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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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