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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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