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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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