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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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