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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for 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. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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