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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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