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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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