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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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