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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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