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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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