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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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