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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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