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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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