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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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