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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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