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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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