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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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