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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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