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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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