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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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