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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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