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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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