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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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