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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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