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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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