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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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