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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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