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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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