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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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