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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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