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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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