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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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