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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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