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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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