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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor 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 e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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