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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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