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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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