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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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