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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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