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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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