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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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