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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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