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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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