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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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