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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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