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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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