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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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