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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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