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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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