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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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