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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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