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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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