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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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