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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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