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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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