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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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