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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important 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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