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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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