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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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