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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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