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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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