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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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