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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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