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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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