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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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