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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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