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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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