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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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