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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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