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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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