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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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