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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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