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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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