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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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