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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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