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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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