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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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