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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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