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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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