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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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