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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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