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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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