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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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