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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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