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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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