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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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