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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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