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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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