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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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