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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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