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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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