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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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