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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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