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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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