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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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